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BOOKERS CELEBRATES SOUTHERN COOKING, BBQ AND SEAFOOD IN CALGARY

Established in 1998 in a century-old brick warehouse, Bookers BBQ + Crab Shack is a hidden gem at the gateway to Calgary's East Village. Known for its Southern cooking, smokehouse barbecue, and all-you-can-eat sprees, Bookers also transforms its converted restaurant into a house of blues with scheduled live music every Friday and Saturday night. From taste buds to eardrums, Bookers BBQ + Crab Shack guarantees an entirely Southern experience with a commitment to feel-good, laid-back hospitality. Freedom and fun are ingrained in the culture, kitchen and guest experience at Bookers. True to that spirit, the menu is 100 per cent authentic Southern and anything but ordinary. Seasoned barbecue chefs slow smoke over 200 lbs of Alberta chicken, beef, and pork every day and serve it up along with fresh seafood, local produce, and original rubs and sauces. Along with exciting new daily features, Bookers house-smoked staples include, slow smoked chicken, St Louis style ribs, and C.A.B beef brisket that is smoked for 12 hours, served with hearty sides from Creole rice to jalapeno mac n’ cheese, baked beans to cornbread.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

MYLES LEARNING

Myles started his culinary career at 12 years old as a dishwasher at a local pub in St. Albert, Alberta. His passion started early with a father who has a culinary background as well and instilled the importance of learning to cook and a passion for fresh ingredients. After pursuing cooking at the first chance he got, he attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario and graduated with two diplomas in culinary management. His culinary journey took him to Kananaskis, Alberta working at the prestigious Kananaskis Golf & Country Club where he received rookie employee of the year.

Continuing on Myles took his career to Calgary where he landed a line cooking job with Redwater Rustic Grille in 2008, where he quickly climbed the ranks to Executive Chef in 2010. This ultimately led Myles to Bookers BBQ & Crabshack where Myles has instilled a new passion for fresh southern comfort food. Myles has been with Vintage group Restaurants for almost 6 years , He currently is the Executive Chef of Bookers BBQ & Crabshack.

Appetizers

BOOKERS APPETIZER PLATTER

SMOKED PORK RIBS, SMOKED WINGS, CALAMARI, DEEP FRIED PICKLES
$39.95

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

SERVED WITH SPICY CUCUMBER SAUCE
$10.95

CRAB BUCKET

LEMON & HOT BUTTER
SNOW CRAB $18.95

DEEP FRIED PICKLES

PANKO CRUSTED CRISPY KOSHER DILL PICKLERS, BOOKERS BBQ MAYO.
$11.95

CRAB CAKES

BLUE CRAB, BELL PEPPER, CORN & OKRA SALAD, JALAPENO MAYO
$15.95

FRESH SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN WINGS

BOOKERS ORIGINAL SMOKEHOUSE CHICKEN WINGS WERE VOTED BEST IN THE CITY. SMOKED AND DRESSED WITH A SAUCE OF YOUR CHOICE.
$11.95

YOU GOTTA EAT HERE

Our episode premier of You Gotta Eat Here airs March 27th! Celebrate with us as we watch it live on our TVs. Shows starts at 7pm.

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Smokehouse Wing Wednesday

Come in for Wing Wednesdays at Bookers and get the only slow smoked wings in town! Served with your choice of Carolina, Kansas City, Honey Bourbon, Warthog, or Buffalo sauce for $4.99/lb.

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Live Music

Come down every Friday and Saturday for Live Music. Bands start at 10pm.

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All You Can Eat Crab and Ribs

Every Sunday at Bookers, get All You Can Eat Crab Legs and BBQ Ribs for $42.95. We'll keep 'em coming 'till your buttons pop!

Bookers named among the Best Southern Style restaurants in the North

March 9, 2015

Most people will agree that comfort food is best done by those who hail from the South but some do it right here in Canada. Put a little South in your mouth with these, the best southern restaurants in Canada.

660 News - Calgary restaurants offer free meals to military service.

November 11, 2014

A couple of Calgary restaurants have found a way to honour our veterans. Bookers BBQ and Crab Shack is offering an all-you-can-eat free rib meal Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. to all past and present members of the military.

Calgary Sun - Local businesses serve up meals for Remembrance Day

November 6, 2014

A number of Calgary businesses are reaching out to past and present military members to offer small tokens of thanks for their service. Gerry Forbes, part owner of Bookers BBQ + Crab Shack, will be offering a free all-you-can-eat BBQ ribs dinner to all former and current military members and their families on Remembrance Day.

Bookers pays tabs for troops with "Real BBQ for Real Hereos"

CBC - 5 places to get soul food in Calgary

February 19, 2013

Calgary isn’t particularly known for its soul food, but there are a few spots where those with southern roots, or anyone with a craving for homestyle southern cuisine, can get their fix.
From creamy grits to red beans and rice, there are some delicious southern eats to be had in Calgary if you know where to look:

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